To get the best from your guitar, it needs to be set up to not only be the best it can be, but also set-up the way you prefer playing. A well setup guitar will mean that every note resonates with clarity, the action feels just right under your fingers, and the instrument stays in […]
Case Study – Antique Pine Tempest
Client: Angus Mather, UK The Brief Angus is a guitar enthusiast who was in search of a custom UK guitar builder that used primarily UK-sourced components. “I was looking for a UK guitar builder who used primarily locally sourced materials. Call me old fashioned but I have a huge amount of faith in British manufacturing […]
Never meet your heroes: A journey from fanboy to guitar builder
They say you should never meet your heroes. When I first started playing the electric guitar, I was around 15 years old. A good friend of mine’s dad played the guitar. and had a left-handed Gibson SG from the ’70s. Of course, it had a broken headstock that they’d had repaired. I’d always been interested […]
Custom Electric Guitars 101
George Beauchamp didn’t realise back in 1937 that his invention of the electric guitar pickup was going to change everything. Electric guitars now come in just about every shape and size. Some are mass produced, while others are hand made by small luthiers or boutique builders. The electric guitar created a revolution in music, which […]
Unlocking the Perfect Sound: When Is the Best Time to Buy a Custom Guitar?
If you’re a serious guitarist, you know that there’s nothing quite like the feeling of playing a custom guitar built specifically for you. A well-made custom guitar can be a thing of beauty, and it can also be a powerful tool for creating music. But when is the best time for you to buy a […]
The Future of AI Guitar Design
In the previous articles, we have explored how AI tools can inform the concept phase of guitar design, how they can be used to translate those concepts into designs, and the benefits of using AI in guitar design. In this article, we will discuss the future of AI guitar design and how it is likely […]
The Benefits of Using AI in Guitar Design vs a Traditional Approach
In the previous two articles, we explored how AI tools can inform the concept phase of guitar design and how they can be used to translate those concepts into designs. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of using AI in guitar design over a traditional approach. One of the primary benefits of using […]
Translating Concepts into Designs Using AI Tools in Guitar Design
In the previous article, we explored how AI tools can inform the concept phase of guitar design. In this article, we will discuss how designers can use AI tools to translate those concepts into actual designs. Once designers have developed a concept, they must create detailed designs that specify the guitar’s dimensions, materials, and components. […]
How AI Tools Inform Concept in Guitar Design
Guitar design is an art form that has been refined over centuries. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), designers can now leverage this technology to create innovative and unique designs that were previously difficult, impractical or impossible to achieve. In this article, we will explore how AI tools can inform the concept phase […]
The New HANGAR Guitar Stand
Introducing the Hangar: The Ultimate Guitar Stand Made from Premium English Hardwoods Norwich, UK – Guitar enthusiasts, get ready, it’s time. A new guitar stand has hit the market, and it’s quickly becoming the go-to accessory for any musician looking for an elegant and sophisticated way to showcase their instrument. The Hangar is the latest […]